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– Orlando took another step toward boosting its public art on Wednesday when Mayor Buddy Dyer announced seven artists have been chosen for a new sculpture program during his State of the City address. The See Art Orlando program is designed to enhance the cultural image of the city — and make "The City Beautiful" even more beautiful — by installing sculptures throughout downtown. The mayor first announced the $1.5 million program in August. The pieces will be paid for by private donations. A local, national and international call for artists resulted in more than 170 submissions from 36 states and 16 countries. The See Art Orlando board of directors and...

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